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Just wanted to let y'all know: you can't kidnap seagulls from a parking lot. (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 7 months ago by SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz to c/michigan@midwest.social

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Seagulls are protected under the "Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918". This means that it is illegal to capture, kill, or keep a seagull in your home (unless you have a special permit).

So, no: you cannot go into the Meijer parking lot, yoink a seagull from the flock, and take it home.

This PSA has been brought to you by an argument with my son during a grocery pick-up.

Thank you.

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[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 18 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I understand that this is upsetting, as I know many Michigan residents who have lost loved ones in the Seagull Wars.

However, seagull deterrents are legal, as long as it does not directly harm the birds themselves.